The salary statistics of dispatchers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare dispatcher salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,120 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $29,920 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $39,370 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $51,750 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for dispatchers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dispatchers is $51,750. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $29,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid dispatchers is $21,750.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dispatchers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $29,920 | 3.81% | 3.31% |
| 2017 | $28,780 | 2.12% | - |
| 2016 | $28,170 | 2.77% | - |
| 2015 | $27,390 | -6.90% | - |
| 2014 | $29,280 | 0.48% | - |
| 2013 | $29,140 | 0.72% | - |
| 2012 | $28,930 | - | - |
The average salaries of dispatchers in two industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed dispatcher salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].